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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Peter having lunch on Monday?

2. Which of Harriet's acquaintances sees her and Peter on the river?

3. What does Harriet tell the dean she feels like before Peter dines with them?

4. Which character of her latest novel does Peter suggest Harriet alter?

5. Who attempts to punch Peter while Peter is playing the piano?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Peter and Harriet spend their day together after he returns from York?

2. How do Harriet and Peter spend the afternoon of his first day in Oxford?

3. What is the result of the search party for Miss Newland?

4. What does Peter say about the mystery when Harriet shows him her notes at the river?

5. What is Miss Edwards's opinion after Harriet tells her about the prank call?

6. What causes the Warden to agree to seek professional help in solving the mystery?

7. What causes Peter and Harriet to disagree in Chapter 18?

8. What does Peter tell Harriet that he values about her, and why does this surprise her?

9. Why are the women nervous about Peter dining with them in Chapter 17?

10. How does Peter suggest that Harriet alter her novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Harriet agrees to help with the mystery at Shrewsbury because "there did come moments when all personal feelings had to be set aside in the interests of public service." Explain this statement and answer the following questions. How is this conclusion debated later when Peter has coffee in the Senior Common Room? What is an example of someone besides Harriet who does this?

Essay Topic 2

Annie is obviously the culprit, but it could be said that she is driven to her crimes. Answer the following questions.

1) Why does Annie attack Miss de Vine?

2) Why does Annie attack the college?

3) Are Annie's actions understandable?

4) If you were in charge of dealing with Annie, what would you do?

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Peter dines with the faculty members. Answer the following questions about this event.

1) What are two topics discussed during the evening, and what are the opinions given concerning those topics?

2) How does Peter use information he gathers from this evening to solve the mystery?

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